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Removing the processor
Prerequisites
CAUTION:
The heat sink may be hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow the heat sink
to cool before removing it.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
2. Follow the procedure listed in the
3.
Remove the air
shroud.
4.
Remove the heat
sink.
CAUTION:
You may find the CMOS battery loss or CMOS checksum error displayed during the first instance of
powering on the system after the processor or system board replacement which is expected. To fix this, simply go to
setup option to configure the system settings.
Steps
1. Using a Torx #T20 screwdriver, loosen the screws to release the force plate. The sequence to loosen the screws is 3, 2, and 1.
Figure 58. Removing screws on the force plate
2. Release the processor socket rail frame by lifting up the blue latches.
Safety instructions
on page 43.
Before working inside your system
on page 44.
Installing and removing system components
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